Where to Eat

On the Alabama Gulf Coast and Orange Beach, dining options are endless. We do upscale with class and hospitality. We do down home like it's in our blood. And in case you haven't heard, we do seafood like nobody's business. We hope you come hungry, because we've got plenty to please your palate. Try some of our favorite restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach AL.

Surf Skate Coffee

1300 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Visit Surf Skate Coffee to enjoy specialty coffee drinks blended to order.

Shore Thing Cigars

4780 Wharf Parkway, Suite F-101, Orange Beach, Alabama 36561

Restaurant, Shopping

Shore Thing Cigars is like no other cigar experience. The building is completely open and bright with filtered, fresh air. Local draft beers and wines available.

Sharky's

24281 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, Alabama 36561

Restaurant

Dine on seafood and listen to music at Sharky's Seafood House in Orange Beach, Alabama. There's also a Tiki Deck to dine on, which offers views of turtles and gators.

Live Bait Nightclub

24281 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, Alabama 36561

Mentions

Restaurant

Located in beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama, on the Gulf Coast, Live Bait is a fun-filled entertainment venue. For spirits and the best live entertainment in town, there's no hotter spot.

Photo Credit: Live Bait

Bahama Buck's

25747 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, Alabama 36561

Restaurant

Cool off with a sweet treat from this location of Bahama Buck's in Orange Beach, Alabama. The shop serves shaved ice, smoothies and acai bowls.

Efes Greek Kitchen

1550 Highway 59, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Efes Greek Kitchen is a Mediterranean restaurant featuring casual, quick service. It offers drive-thru pickup with a small outside patio.

Pizza at the Pass

23479 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, Alabama 36561

Restaurant

Enjoy great food for the whole family at Pizza at the Pass. Choose from a thin-crust pizza with whole milk buffalo mozzarella, traditional and boneless wings, a fresh Greek salad, or an appetizer of must-have garlic cheese toast.

The Happy Pappys

1550A West 2nd Street, unit 5, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Tacky Jack's 2 - Fort Morgan

1577 AL-180, Fort Morgan, Alabama 36542

Mentions

Restaurant

Waterfront dining with gorgeous views of Mobile Bay, incredible sunsets, friendly staff and great food make Tacky Jack’s the locals’ favorite hangout. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and always family-friendly.

Savanna The Restaurant

20499 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Mentions

Eat | Restaurants & Dining on Alabama's Gulf Coast, Gulf Shores, AL, Restaurant

Savanna is a casual fine dining restaurant located at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, offering American cuisine in a family friendly environment.

Topsail Steamer

1544 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Located in The Square just west of the Walmart parking lot, we provide seafood steam pots prepared with fresh local seafood, meat and veggies and homemade spices to take home, steam, eat and enjoy!

High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas on West Beach Boulevard

610 W. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Get your daiquiri drink fix at this location of High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas on West Beach Boulevard in Gulf Shores, Alabama. You'll also find mimosas and ice cream on the menu.

High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas on Little Lagoon

807 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Grab a daiquiri to enjoy by the lagoon or take one to go! Unique mimosas, coffees and cocktails are a must-try too. Enjoy pedal boats launched on Little Lagoon for a unique experience. They're rented out Tuesday–Sunday, weather permitting.

Mi Pueblito Cocina Mexicana

315 S. McKenzie St., Foley, Alabama 36535

Restaurant

Serving up authentic Mexican fare in Foley, Alabama, Mi Pueblito Cocina Mexicana is a must-try if you're in the mood for fajitas, tacos, carne asada or even all-day breakfast dishes like chilaquiles.

The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar

17451 County Road 49 South, Bon Secour, Alabama 36511

Mentions

Restaurant

Everything at The Tin Top is prepared especially for you & your dining enjoyment. Our mission is to serve the freshest quality local foods available with a New Orleans, Southern Coastal flare.

Down South Kitchen

2420 E. 2nd St., Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Boasting casual lunches and hearty dinners, Down South Kitchen in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is the place to go for Southern fare.

8 Reale

4851 Wharf Parkway, Suite D-112, Orange Beach, Alabama 36561

Restaurant

8 Reale OBAL is a speakeasy in Orange Beach, Alabama. Check out its Facebook page to discover the daily passcode.

West Beach Coffee House

900 West Beach Blvd Ste 200, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Located inside and upstairs in Pier 33 on West Beach. We have delicious hot and cold brew coffees, lattes, smoothies and baked goods. The perfect way to start your day!

King Neptune's Seafood Restaurant

1137 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Mentions

Restaurant

Locally owned and operated for 25 years King Neptune’s is the one of the best restaurants on the island.

Marco's Pizza

160 Cotton Creek Dr., Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Our dough and sauce are made fresh daily, and fresh toppings are cut daily, with fresh, never frozen cheese.

Margarita Loca Bar & Grill

3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Suite 370, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Margarita Loca Bar & Grill is a casual Restaurant and bar that specializes in Mexican cuisine. We use fresh ingredients to serve all our customers and we provide an atmosphere welcoming of families, large parties, and casual diners.

Mikato Japanese Steakhouse

3800 Gulf Shores Parkway Suite 200, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Service, value and atmosphere, Mikato Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar in Gulf Shores gives you the very best.

Duck's Diner in Gulf Shores

120 E. Ft. Morgan Road, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Duck’s Diner combines the taste of an old-school diner with modern Southern cuisine. This location of the diner can be found in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Duck's Diner in Orange Beach

4560 Easy St., Orange Beach, Alabama 36561

Restaurant

Duck’s Diner combines the taste of an old-school diner with modern Southern cuisine. This location of the diner can be found in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Central Taqueria

1508 S. McKenzie St., Foley, Alabama 36535

Restaurant

Central Taqueria serves up asada, al pastor, lengua, barbacoa, tacos—including Baja-style tacos—and more.

Bon Temps Poboys and Specialty Meats

25908 Canal Road, Suite H, Orange Beach, Alabama 36561

Restaurant

Bon Temps Poboys and Specialty Meats serves up authentic, laid-back Cajun cuisine, plus the best boiled crawfish.

Beach Bums Coffee & Deli

15849 Alabama 180, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Beach Bums Coffee & Deli is a local coffee shop along the Gulf Coast serving breakfast, sandwiches and desserts.

7 Brew Coffee

3231 S. McKenzie St., Foley, Alabama 36535

Restaurant

7 Brew is so much more than just a coffee stand. It’s the concept of cultivating kindness and joy with every drink—through service, speed, quality, energy and atmosphere.

Selah Coffee

741 Plantation Rd, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Delicious, iced and hot coffees, espresso, and brewed coffees from locally roasted beans. Real fruit smoothies, teas, ice cream, breakfast sandwiches and more.

Parlor Doughnuts

600 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

Restaurant

Treat yourself to a layered doughnut and a cup of specialty coffee from Parlor Doughnuts in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Vegan, gluten-friendly and keto-friendly products are also available, so every sweet tooth can be satisfied.

Treat your taste buds to Coastal delicacies and so much more at these Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley, and Perdido Key restaurants.